Lead Sanctuary Veterinarian -Kanab, UT

Location:

5001 Angel Canyon Road;
Kanab, UT 84741

Hiring Range:
This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $155,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on experience, plus great benefits!

The Lead Veterinarian serves a key role as a medical leader for Sanctuary-based staff veterinarians, ensuring consistent treatment and care to Best Friends’ organizational standards while providing hands‑on veterinary care. Working in conjunction with Best Friends’ medical director and leadership, the lead vet influences excellence and efficiency in veterinary medicine throughout all Sanctuary veterinary services areas including shelter medicine, wellness, hospitalizations, emergency care, high‑quality‑high‑volume spay and neuter surgeries, and other surgeries while providing care for Best Friends’ animals, lifesaving partners, staff, and public clients.

In collaboration with division leadership the lead vet is a valued contributor in supporting Sanctuary‑based regional and national strategies to achieve no‑kill nationally by 2025.

We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well‑being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress.

By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
• Serves as a medical leader, fostering a collaborative environment between veterinarians as well as between veterinary and animal care staff, assisting with complex medical cases, decision‑making, and problem solving.
• Responsible for the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of program animals; uphold medical standards of care; perform a variety of procedures as needed including high‑volume spay and neuter; maintain knowledge of shelter medicine including common infectious diseases and conditions and their treatment; conduct diagnostic procedures.
• Support on call and emergency response; ensure a safe and effective clinic environment, educate, mentor, and coach veterinary students, technicians, assistants, and volunteers; communicate with shelters, outside veterinarians, and clinics regarding cases including referrals or post‑adoption support.
• Promote continuing development of medical care through continued education; keep abreast of veterinary concerns and trends in animal welfare; and uphold the highest standards of professionalism; provide onboarding and training relating to veterinary medicine and Best Friends operating procedures.
• Lead by example in delivering superior customer service in our operations, where we relate to all visitors, adopters, fosters, and others in a friendly, informational, and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with and assist Best Friends’ team members in all areas of operations to develop, evolve, and implement efficient…